The Boston Celtics may be nearing a deal to acquire Sacramento Kings star center DeMarcus Cousins, according to a source of NBAonNBC.com's Patrick Gilroy.

Boston became more aggressive on Sunday in its pursuit of Cousins -- who has been rumored to be on the trading block despite public denial by the Kings' organization -- and while Celtics general manager Danny Ainge would like to make a move sooner rather than later, he is hesitant about trading heralded third-year guard Avery…

Wow Celtics fans are a rabid bunch! That is why we love you so much....To be very clear, we as a website are not predicting or promising an imminent trade. We have however confirmed previous speculation from well known and trusted sources. The Celtics have been busy and have targeted Cousins. Our only "new news" is that the potential holdup is Bradley's availablity vs. Lee's availability. Stay tuned for the latest

Patrick Gilroy's PageLATEST ACTIVITYPatrick Gilroy posted a status"Celtics and Knicks tomorrow. Have the green REALLY turned the corner? Are the Knicks for real? What do you think?"1 hour ago0Comments0 LikesPatrick Gilroy posted a status"@NBAonNBCBoston simply passing along same info heard and reported by others A.Sherrod included that Celtics have targeted Cousins."3 hours ago0Comments0 LikesPatrick Gilroy posted a blog postDealer DannyWow Celtics fans are a rabid bunch! That is why we love you so much....To be very clear, we as a website are not predicting or promising an imminent trade. We have however confirmed previous speculation from well known and trusted sources. The Celtics have been busy and have targeted Cousins. Our only "new news" is that the potential holdup is Bradley's availablity vs. Lee's availability. Stay tuned for the latestSee More3 hours ago0Comments0 LikesPatrick Gilroy posted a status"Celtics trying to trade Lee, teams demanding Bradley....ainge conflicted"4 hours ago0Comments0 LikesPatrick Gilroy posted a status"Sources close to nbaonnbc.com confirm that Danny Ainge is working to complete a deal to bring Cousins to Boston, tonight."4 hours ago0Comments0 LikesPatrick Gilroy posted a status"Sources say Danny Ainge dangling Green, Terry, Sullinger and Lee in an effort to land Cousins and Garcia"4 hours ago0Comments0 LikesPatrick Gilroy posted a status"Celtics are up to something, released kris Joseph and Vernado"4 hours ago0Comments0 LikesPatrick Gilroy posted a status"Welcome to the show Danielle and Krystal from www.BostonYPA.com!"17 hours ago0Comments0 Likes

If they can get it done without giving up AB, live is magnificent. However, if they have to give up AB, and it hurts to say but, got to do it. They can possibly sign AB as a free agent in a year or two if he'd wants to come back.

Stud point guards and stud bigs are the scarcest comodities, got to do it, got to do it.

Tommy it's more than an Internet rumor, too many credible reporters have weighed in. That said I think Sully and Bradley is too much for Cousins, he's too much of a risk. However one of those two guys would have to be included. My guess is Sacramento holds out for both of them and waits for other offers (sigh).